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The historical rank and industry rank for China Science Publishing & Media's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:601858'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.38 Med: 18.09 Max: 19.46
Current: 17.06
SHSE:601858's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 86.94% of 1011
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.05
vs SHSE:601858: 17.06
China Science Publishing & Media (SHSE:601858) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
China Science Publishing & Media Pretax Margin % Related Terms
China Science Publishing & Media Pretax Margin % Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
China Science Publishing & Media Pretax Margin % Chart
SHSE:601858 vs NYT, WLY: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, China Science Publishing & Media's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
China Science Publishing & Media Pretax Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, China Science Publishing & Media's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Science Publishing & Media's Pretax Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
China Science Publishing & Media (SHSE:601858) has a Pretax Margin % of 18.48% as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on China Science Publishing & Media and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 18.09. Over the past decade, China Science Publishing & Media's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 16.38 to 19.46. According to the industry distribution chart, China Science Publishing & Media ranks #132 out of 1011 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 13.1%.
Is China Science Publishing & Media's Pretax Margin % too high?
China Science Publishing & Media's current Pretax Margin % of 18.48% is near median its 10-year median of 18.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.38 to a high of 19.46. The Media - Diversified industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.05. China Science Publishing & Media's value of 18.48% is 801.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Science Publishing & Media ranks #132 out of 1011 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Science Publishing & Media has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Science Publishing & Media's Pretax Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, China Science Publishing & Media ranks #132 out of 1011 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places China Science Publishing & Media in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.05. China Science Publishing & Media's value of 18.48% is 801.5% above this benchmark. Historically, China Science Publishing & Media's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 16.38 to 19.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.09 vs. the industry median of 2.05, China Science Publishing & Media has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Pretax Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 2.05, based on 1,011 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. China Science Publishing & Media's current Pretax Margin % of 18.48% is 801.5% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on China Science Publishing & Media and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 2.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Science Publishing & Media's current Pretax Margin % is 18.48%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 18.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Science Publishing & Media stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Science Publishing & Media (SHSE:601858) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥20.34, compared to a current price of ¥21.93 — trading 7.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 18.48%, which is near median its 10-year median of 18.09 and 801.5% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.05. China Science Publishing & Media's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Science Publishing & Media (SHSE:601858), the current Pretax Margin % is 18.48% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is China Science Publishing & Media (SHSE:601858) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Science Publishing & Media stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥21.93 is trading 7.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥20.34.
GuruFocus considers China Science Publishing & Media to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:601858:
Pretax Margin %: 18.48% (near median its 10-year median of 18.09)
GF Value™: ¥20.34 vs. price of ¥21.93 (7.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 801.5% above the Media - Diversified median (#132 of 1011)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601858 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Science Publishing & Media Ltd is a China based company engaged in providing publishing services. It offers books, journals, newspapers, literature and data, online publishing, import and export and printing services. For overseas distribution, the company uses Science Press brand.
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